King Charles Commences Royal Week with Edinburgh's Ceremony of the Keys

King Charles III has commenced his annual Royal Week engagements in Scotland, arriving in Edinburgh for a series of traditional duties. His first official event was the Ceremony of the Keys, held within the grounds of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, his official residence in Scotland.

During the ceremony, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh symbolically presented the King with the keys to the city. This ritual represents the monarch’s formal entry and acceptance of the city’s welcome.

Royal Week typically involves the monarch undertaking various engagements across Scotland, often including visits to different regions and meetings with local communities and organisations. These events serve to reinforce the monarchy's connection with Scotland and its institutions.